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Cost of living in Mozambique: 2 cities

Rent and everyday costs across the 2 priced Mozambique cities we track, in USD.

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Cheapest priced cityMaputo$909 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityMaputo$909 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$384across 2 priced cities
Maputo vs the worldCheaper than 49%of the 976 priced cities we track
Tourist stay signalA US$50 e-visa, and a visa on arrival that exists in law and is refused in practice often enough that nobody should rely on it. As of 2026-09.

City-by-city monthly costs

Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.

Maputo$90995.6 district$378$544$104$246$158$23$329
Matolan/a88.8 district$391$469$93$211$117n/a$313

Single person, USD. Data updated September 8, 2026.

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